Ananyabrat Chakravarty’s “Kaisi Ye Paheli” Set for November 28 Release

BY SHANTISWAROOP TRIPATHI

Famous novelist of Split Second, lyricist for Ricky Martin’s film Vente Pa Ka in Hindi, and writer-director of short films like 90 to Win and Naukri, Ananyabrat Chakravarty is currently very excited. The reason for his excitement is that his first feature film, Kaisi Ye Paheli, which he has both written and directed, will release in theaters on November 28. The film had its world premiere earlier on June 21, 2025, at the New York Indian Film Festival 2025 in the competition section, where it was nominated for Best Screenplay and Best First Film. Kaisi Ye Paheli has also been officially selected for the Melbourne Indian Film Festival 2025 and will be the opening film for the upcoming edition of the Yellowstone International Film Festival in Mumbai.

Ananyabrat Chakravarty is not just a writer and director, but also an actor. He has appeared in Varun Grover’s film All India Rank and played a prominent freedom fighter in Ram Madhvani’s historical series The Waking of a Nation.

Kaisi Ye Paheli Cast Reveals Rajit Kapoor’s Return

The film Kaisi Ye Paheli features key performances by Sadhana Singh of Nadiya Ke Paar fame, along with Sukant Goyal, Rajit Kapoor, and Chittaranjan Giri. After 28 years, Rajit Kapoor will be seen portraying a Bengali detective in the film, having previously acted in the detective series Byomkesh Bakshi. The film is produced by Ananyabrat Chakravarty and Nishu Dixit under their company Take Pictures.

Set in a small town in the hilly regions of Northeast India, the film is a dark comedy and a unique murder mystery that revolves around a single mother’s endless efforts to build a relationship with her estranged son.

Excited about the theatrical release, Ananyabrat Chakravarty says, “During the world premiere in New York, I got the chance to watch the film with so many strangers in a theater for the first time. Watching it on the big screen made me realize that our film truly belongs in theaters. Now that it’s finally happening, I am eagerly waiting for everyone to see it and make it their own.” (Ananyabrata Chakravarty debut feature film)

Producer Nishu Dixit shares her happiness, saying, “As a first-time producer of a crowdfunded indie film, seeing it reach the big screen feels surreal. We are immensely grateful to the actors who trusted us and to every crowd funder who supported our vision. There was no clear path, so we made our own. Reaching here has exceeded our expectations.”

After 28 years of his stellar performance in the TV series Byomkesh Bakshi, renowned actor Rajit Kapoor will now be seen as a Bengali detective in Kaisi Ye Paheli. He says, “It doesn’t happen often that a new film, an indie film, or a new director gets a theatrical release. It is very difficult, and I am genuinely happy that Kaisi Ye Paheli got the opportunity to release in theaters. It feels very good, and I am eagerly looking forward to it.”

Sukant Goyal, who plays the lead in the film, needs no introduction. Having acted in serials like Kala Pani, he says, “It’s a beautiful confluence of trust, effort, and serendipity that our film is coming to theaters. When you step into an indie project like this, it is all based on your faith in the story and in the people who have the vision. The process is a flowing journey where each day involves understanding the truth within the logical possibilities available to you, and then there is the wonderful, (New York Indian Film Festival 2025 selected movie) mysterious gift of serendipity! I am very happy, excited, and nervous, and I feel immense pride for Ananyabrat and his team.”

Director Ananyabrat Chakravarty says, “Everyone has a mother. There is no other way to come into this world. Though mothers are often seen as symbols of love, care, and sacrifice—honored in all forms of literature—they are also individuals who sometimes come in the way of our privacy, freedom, (Rajit Kapur's Bengali detective role after 28 years) and identity in ways we rarely acknowledge or discuss. They are a paradox.”

He further adds, “Through this film, I have tried to see a mother as a human being whose fundamental and universal desires for love, care, and respect exist, (Ananyabrata Chakravarty, writer, director, actor) especially toward the child to whom she has given the most precious gift—life itself.”

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